Category Archives: Tor

Review: Project Namahana by John Teschner

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I’ve learned I cannot resist dark and gloomy mystery/thriller covers. Especially if they involve the sea, it’s a weakness, I suppose. Naturally, this means that I snatched up John Teschner’s Project Namahana. Continue reading →

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Review: A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

A Mirror Mended is the second novella in Alix E. Harrow’s Fractured Fables series, and once again, I am utterly enchanted. What I wouldn’t give for a million more books in this series. Continue reading →

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Review: Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Oh wow. Is it really that time? I’m not sure I’m emotionally ready for this, but you guys know I won’t be able to resist the temptation. That’s right; I’m talking about the third novel in The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir. Nona the Ninth was a bit of a surprise for us readers, as we had been expecting Alecto the Ninth. But hey! One more book for this brilliant series! Nobody is going to complain about that. Continue reading →

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Review: Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

There’s nothing better than a dark anthology, at least in my opinion. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard about Dark Stars: New Tales of Darkest Horror. Working together for this anthology, you’ll find John F.D. Taff, Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, Priya Sharma, Alma Katsu, John Langan, Caroline Kepnes, Usman T. Malik, Chelsya Burke, Livia Llewellyn, Gemma Files, and Ramsey Campbell. Continue reading →

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Review: Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

If you pitch a book to me as being a blend of Good Omens and The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, you just know I’m going to read it, right? Enter Light From Uncommon Stars, written by Ryka Aoki. Continue reading →

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Review: Blindsight by Peter Watts

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Are you reading to dive into a speculative science fiction novel full of aliens, vampires, and monsters? Then it’s time to talk about Blindsight by Peter Watts. Continue reading →

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Review: Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

I can’t believe I am so behind on the times, but I finally sat down and read Summer Sons. Now to take a few minutes to review it, as Lee Mandelo’s writing deserves that much! Continue reading →

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Review: And Then I Woke Up by Malcolm Devlin

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

And Then I Woke Up is the latest novel by Malcolm Devlin, though if I’m being honest, it is also the first novel I’ve read by this author. However, when I saw the pitch for this book, I knew I had to read it. Anytime you promise me a book that reads like a Mira Grant or Stephen Graham Jones novel, I’m there. Continue reading →

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Review: Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Nettle & Bone is the first novel I’ve read by T. Kingfisher – but I can tell you right now that I’m adding every other book of hers to my TBR list. I loved this one so much. Please make the time to read Nettle & Bone; you won’t regret it! Continue reading →

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Review: A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Liz (AKA Cat)

Freya Marske’s latest novel, A Marvellous Light, is a blindingly brilliant read, one that swept me off my feet and had me begging for more. It’s a little bit of everything – historical fiction, romance, fantasy, LGBT+, all with a dash of intrigue and mystery. Continue reading →

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